2 Articles by Gerhard Klösch

Cognitions in Sleep: Lucid Dreaming as an Intervention for Nightmares in Patients With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Frontiers in Psychology – August 21, 2020

Summary

Around 80% of PTSD patients experience distressing nightmares, severely impacting their lives. This study explores lucid dreaming therapy, which allows individuals to control their dreams, as a potential remedy. While it didn't improve sleep quality, it significantly reduced anxiety and depression, offering hope for those struggling with PTSD.

Abstract

About 80% of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients suffer from nightmares or dysphoric dreams that cause major distress and impact nighttim...

Cognitions in Sleep: Lucid Dreaming as an Intervention for Nightmares in Patients With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Frontiers in Psychology – August 21, 2020

Summary

Around 80% of PTSD patients experience distressing nightmares, severely impacting their lives. This study explores lucid dreaming therapy, which allows individuals to control their dreams, as a potential remedy. While it didn't improve sleep quality, it significantly reduced anxiety and depression, offering hope for those struggling with PTSD.

Abstract

About 80% of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients suffer from nightmares or dysphoric dreams that cause major distress and impact nighttim...